Government procurement is a minefield – not least of all for small businesses. Last February, the government announced a raft of changes that would make it easier for SMEs to access public sector contracts. But what advancements have really been made?

The UK pub industry is ostensibly in decline, with numerous closures every week. However, entrepreneurs with new ideas are still successfully exploiting gaps in the market and running fine drinking houses

The star of the female entrepreneur has steadily been on the rise thanks to increasing pressure on government to improve access to finance and resources. But what more can be done to unlock the potential of the nation’s women?